Julie Hashey uses her expertise in sales and business management to ensure that every contract managed achieves the highest level of customer satisfaction for both government clients and hotel partners. Her attention to detail and prompt communication ensures a problem-free experience. Julie is honored to be Empire’s MAIDIQ Manager, a direct liaison to Fort Knox and HQ USMEPCOM for the MEPS program. She knows that when all is said and done, results are what count.

Robb Heisler specializes in Site Selection and MEPS program development. He uses his diverse business and management experience to ensure the highest ROI for the hotel partners. He recognizes that each contract is an opportunity to serve those who serve us, a commitment he is proud to fulfill.

Dennis Malin comes from an operations background in one of the largest and most respected hotel companies in the world. Dennis, a perennial top performer, has made it his life mission to provide excellence in every aspect of business. He has five years senior level management experience and has learned the industry from the bottom up. This combination of training and experience provides him a stable platform for managing the operations of Empire Hospitality and maintaining a personal relationship with all clients.

Ting oversees the day-to-day operations of the MEPS program. She works closely with her regionals, local site team members, and subcontractors to ensure all contract requirements are met and the exceptional Empire Hospitality’s Red Carpet treatment is fully executed. Ting, a proud Florida Gator alumna, has extensive fifteen years experience in the hotel and hospitality industry. This includes expertise in developing customer service, food and beverage, HR, payroll, and accounting while managing a complex multi-million dollar portfolio.

As the Vice President of Sales, Chris is the day to day business development and sales lead within Empire Hospitality. Specializing in sourcing and contract negotiations, Chris is a proven leader within the industry since 2002. Chris has an intuitive way of matching the specific needs and requirements of the customer with a property that exceeds client satisfaction. Chris currently serves on a national Hospitality Government Advisory Board. Prior to joining Empire, he was a National Operations and Sales Director, a Senior Business Process Solutions Manager and a Government Travel Liaison (Consultant). Chris appreciates the dynamic of the contracting process from RFQ to Technical Proposal submission and expresses the highest regard for internal and external customers.

Nicole Okicki is a tenacious, solutions-focused sales professional with a strong real estate and hospitality background, having succeeded with multiple Hotel brands including Hyatt, Hilton, and Carlson. She is a creative and ambitious individual with a proven approach to identifying, developing and servicing clients, and brings experience in day-to-day sales opportunities, negotiations and contract writing.  Nicole works in tandem with Christopher Smith to solicit and develop hotel partners and property relationships on a national scope.  Nicole – a Cleveland, Ohio native, now based in Tampa, Florida, –  brings a wow-factor to the Empire Hospitality team.

As a Director of Government Sales Sierra works alongside the Sales Team at Empire throughout the entire sales cycle from site selection through contract negotiations, and submission.  She’s energetic, driven, and committed to providing quality opportunities to both our hotel and government clients.  Sierra attended The Pennsylvania State University where she studied hospitality.  Now with over a decade of hotel experience from operations to sales Sierra truly understands what a good partnership entails.  Sierra has experience with multiple branded properties including Hilton, IHG, and several independent properties.  Sierra believes that a solid partnership is built on transparency, trust, and a good sense of humor.